Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday,  October 9, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Canada abandons Michaëlle Jean's Francophonie candidacy
Canadian companies revisiting workplace policies with cannabis legalization just one week away
Quebec's CAQ weighs limiting religious-symbols ban to new hires
Officers decry 'offensive' restrictions on off-duty cannabis use planned by RCMP, other forces
Chretien criticizes Trump for 'proclaiming a return to isolationism' despite outcome of USMCA deal
With Trump, there can be no Canadian-US rapprochement
The evidence is clear. Canada needs electoral reform
Will coalition of premiers make Andrew Scheer PM?
Scheer meets with Indian Prime Minister Modi
Notley says Soldiers of Odin photos show Jason Kenney needs to stop 'dog-whistle' politics
Ottawa looking at longer deadlines for answering veterans' requests for service
Liberals told to build new benefits for ill, unemployed workers, documents show


CBC

Ottawa signals Michaëlle Jean's bid for second term at Francophonie all but over
Opposition leader Andrew Scheer talks energy with Indian PM Modi
Petition  calls for national ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth
New Quebec government open to allowing existing teachers who wear religious symbols to keep their jobs

Elections watchdog could use new powers to tackle old cases - but not 'robocalls'
Top court set to hear case involving crotch-grabbing nun's sexual intent
Chretien predicts common sense will prevail in Quebec debate over religious symbols


Toronto Star

Doug Ford takes direct aim at Justin Trudeau
Where is Ottawa's help for Canada's newspapers?
Canada might have to rescue the Winter Olympics
Jean Chretien calls Donald Trump 'fanatical'
Defence Minister trusts the military can deal with any right-wing extremism
Now there's even more evidence to show politicians are wrong to oppose climate change plans


Toronto Sun

Claims of climate doom are over the top, but Trudeau carries on
Stephen Harper hits hard on carbon taxes, open borders and more in new book
Marijuana Wednesday a week away, what could go wrong
Will Ford government make tough spending decisions?


National Post

Andrew Scheer pulls off low key India trip devoid of dancing and celebrity chefs
How can pipeline hating BC possibly justify all these LNG projects
'Dog whistle politics': Notley, Kenney clash after far-right anti-immigration group attends UCP event
It seems to be memoir season for ex-PM's, so here is 'wise and wily' Jean Chretien with some tales
As the Russians go Tom Clancy, Canada still ignores defence
As Michaëlle Jean's Francophonie re-election bid falters, some urge her to withdraw candidacy


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Global

Ralph Goodale mum on what Ottawa will do with returning Canadian ISIS fighters
'The province is broke:' Alberta opposition leader undecided on Olympic bid
Mounties will be barred from smoking pot almost a month prior to any shift


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